Labour Estimator

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)  Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers.

If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here. Join us and become part of the power behind possible.
About The Opportunity  Pay Band and Position Status:
Pay Band: $55,000.00 -$$65,000.00 Status: 12 Month Contract
Forecasts project costs. Gathers details and compiles data to estimate all production costs according to specifications. Considers raw materials, labour, equipment, tools, labour and transportation for estimations. Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on labour and material estimating.
Essential Job Functions   Prepare estimates on routine projects as required by client’s documents for CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods)
Review assembly instructions, evaluate requests for estimates, and understand scope of work to bid
Conduct physical time studies on displays
Conduct Audits to see the accuracy of quotes vs. actuals and line efficiencies
Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating labour incurred in the production of the product
Review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy and understanding of scope of work to quote
Take ownership of projects and execute through completion
Assist with research and gather data on industry trends and developments when needed
Prepare workflow layouts for production lines
Perform pricing and cost analysis as directed
Utilizes CAD specifications to prepare material and labour estimates and quotes
Liaise with design and production teams to ensure optimal layouts and machine routes are being utilized
Engage external vendor partner in quote requests for materials and services
Responsible for maintaining margins and pricing consistency across different accounts
Understand the project/program and its requirements from a material and Labour standpoint
Participate in regular pre-quote and pre-execution meetings
Ensures and supports to make sure Food safety, Quality, HACCP and GMP is always followed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities   Proficiency in Excel and ability to work within multiple computer platforms
Working knowledge of various print processes (lithographic, flexographic, digital, screen)
Working knowledge of print and design layouts
Ability to set and meet specific and measurable goals and objectives
Good communicator and multi-role/level team player
Able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining established timelines
Education & Experience  Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required

Physical Requirements & Work Environment  Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting Position may be based at Menasha Packaging site or customer location Occasional travel required
All employees should be aware of their responsibilities and their accountability is clearly defined for key staff involved with product safety, legality, and quality systems.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
Menasha Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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